[ Closed ] I gotta say.... (Page 1 of 5)

Joe,

As you prove every single time you take the stage, you ARE working your **** off to bring your fans the best show possible. We're lucky you tour as much as you do, we're lucky you take the time to meet with everyone (the folks from Blogcritics especially appreciated the chance to say hello after the Vegas show), and we're damn lucky you are so demanding of yourself and the people with whom you work.

There may be the occasional naysayer, but I know without a doubt I'm not alone when I say how much I appreciate the lengths to which you will go to make each show as good as possible.

In the four years I've been following you, from San Diego to Reno to Vegas and back, I've never been disappointed by a performance or any personal interaction we've had. In fact, I have to say, you've been exceedingly kind and generous and I will continue to spread the word.

As for getting sick, do I need to play Sharona/Natalie to your Monk and follow after you with handiwipes? But seriously, a pack of handiwipes goes a long way when you're out there shaking hands.

Be well, have a great European tour, and we'll see you in San Diego in November.

P.S. Connie's half of the interview is up on Blogcritics and, since meeting you, she can't stop talking about what a nice guy and great role model you are. Oh sure, I told her a million time, but seeing you in person sealed the deal.

Joe B. It is a sign of success. As your popularity grows so will your detractors. I say #### um if they don't get it. We do and thousands more across the country and in Europe. Don't let one or two maybe three dick heads rain on your parade. Your true fans and friends are here. A true fan loves seeing you in that bus. We helped you get there. A true fan wants you seen by the largest possible audience. We have been working to get you out of the shitholes. It has been working.

Goddamnit Joe. Don't let these ******* ruin your day. I know you are tired and this is no way to relax and enjoy a little time off. Cruiseing over to the Forum where you can stay in touch with the fans and this **## is here. Time to take control once again. I for one resent people shitin on a guy in his own house. That is why you keep your door locked so the riff raff can't get in. There are ways to keep this thing from happening.

Nick you got to check in once in a while dude. Even on the weekend.

Joe,

I totally agree with everything you wrote- the garbage that goes on here is a major reason I hardly ever post anymore-

Please know that in Illinois, there is at least one family here that absolutely loves your music, and is so very appreciative of your kindness and generosity towards us at EVERY show of yours we come to see!

I, Personally, have NEVER seen you be anything except accessible, kind, appreciative and generous to your fans... but I have seen some fans act pretty demanding of you! Ive been to lots of shows and I've seen it pretty often-

Please try not to let the nitpickers get to you too much- people like that usually are never happy unless they are making everybody else miserable.

You continue to be the one artist constantly playing at our house, and you have 3 children over (besides Mom) here that simply love and adore you and your music, and they are always telling people who will listen about the day they met Joe Bonamassa, you were THAT generous to them...

And the little guy in my avatar? Is now signing up for guitar lessons because of you, so please take the good that you have done and continue to do and keep it in your heart, and know that there are many of us out there who know all that you do and appreciate it very much!

Have a safe trip to Europe, and have a GREAT tour!

Joe, as you know, you have some very dedicated fans and we are here to support you.  When we read negative post(s) then it affect us too in the same way.  Such posts are not warranted and outright malcious.  I agree that there needs to be some more moderation in deleting certain threads.  Everybody has an opinion but hunting season for you is not in on this forum.

You have earned where you are today and we hope that you will continue to grow in popularity, which we know that you will.  Your bus is great and it really beats the old van days. 

Hope you guys enjoy your time in Europe and look forward to seeing back in the states.

Joe, don't sweat it man. You can't please everyone all the time...you know that.

If records keep selling, and venues keep booking...you're doing your job.

btw...your sun glasses looked a little dirty at the Decatur, Ga show....JUST KIDDIN...hehehehehe....

seriously man, the kudos far outweigh the bulls**t...let it slide off you back...

-------->NICK

Joe, don't let the ***holes bother you.  The bad thing about the internet is that it provides a ready avenue for angry people with psychological issues, people with axes to grind, or maybe musicians who are jealous because they didn't make it or have your talent and you are on the cusp of being big.  Get one or more people to monitor the board and delete threads that cross the line.  Naysayers will #@$@# about "freedom of speech," but just because people have the right to speak doesn't mean you have to build them a platform to s**t on you.  Let them do it elsewhere if they must, but realize that it's because of jealousy and/or an ax to grind like former disgruntled employees or promoters who run sh**holes that are not up to standards.  The other category would be internet trolls who just like to stir the crap and are likely abusive narcissists with serious psychological issues, a lot of anger, and too much time on their hands who want to spread the hate and recognize that you are a popular target and this forum gets a lot of traffic.  You don't owe these people the right to post on your board, so get someone to actively delete abusive accounts and threads if need be.  Please don't let these morons and haters get you down because you are the best thing to happen to music and the blues in the last 15 years and the world needs your music.  Plus, you're a hell of a nice guy whatever the jerks say.  But I'd follow you for the music anyway even if you weren't.  I hate to say it but as you get bigger you may need a little distance from your fans because you don't owe us the handshakes and hi-how-are-yas that you do all the time.  Lastly, this stuff is a sign of your success because unhappy people want to tear down successful people.  Don't let the fu**ers get you down, keep playing your music because you absolutely rock!  Have a good European tour and we'll see you in Clear Lake when you get back.

Joe, just remember that for one a-hole, there are many more who would do anything for you. I am sorry you're having to go through this. You don't deserve it. It pains me to see this. But just know that people like me and the majority of the people on this board love your music and you. If you have to start editing posts, so be it.

On another note, I am a Resident Assistant here at Arkansas Tech, and I have some Japanese students of my wing of my residence hall. They all play guitar. I had my door open and was playing and they came in and we started talking about playing guitar. They thought I was so good. But I just popped in Live At Rockpalast and they were amazed completely. One kid started rubbing his arms like it was giving him shivers. And today, that same kid came up to me and was like, "I must finish that movie!"

i agree! that's really cool.
i am learning and try to play the tabs which were  tabbed out here, too.

today i think i had so much luck, because i got the really really really last ticket for hamburg !!!

cu there

the happiest girl of the day !